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This collection of Argentinean tangos for voice and piano offers a cross-section of tango across the ages, from the beginnings, through the Gardel era, the golden age and Tango nuevo (of Piazzolla and others), right up to contemporary compositions - creating a perfect tango concert program.Whether used within a song recital, as encores, or as music for dance events, the repertoire in Tango canción is completely versatile and suitable for singers from all backgrounds.
Arranged by the Argentinean composer, pianist and tango expert Juan Maria Solare, these songs retain an authentic tango sound while making the vocal and piano writing approachable by all - especially those who are not familiar with the repertoire.
- Additional information and performance tips help performers achieve the passion of tango.
- A cross-section of Argentinean tangos from the beginnings up to the present day
- Easier and intermediate-level pieces, with practical piano accompaniments
- Includes introductions to the songs, translations of the lyrics and a guide to pronunciation
- Ideal as a complete concert programme.
List of contents
El choclo (Villoldo/Marambio Catán); Mi noche triste (Castriota/Contursi); La morocha (Saborido/Villoldo); Volver (Gardel/Le Pera); El dÃa que me quieras (Gardel/Le Pera); Mi Buenos Aires querido (Gardel/Le Pera); Milonga sentimental (Piana/Manzi); Romance de barrio (Troilo/Manzi); La última curda (Troilo/Castillo); Malena (Demare/Manzi); Los mareados (Cobián/CadÃcamo); Gricel (Mores/Contursi); Naranjo en flor (Expósito, V./Expósito, H.); ChiquilÃn de BachÃn (Piazzolla/Ferrer); Yo soy MarÃa (Piazzolla/Ferrer); Garganta con arena (Castaña); Palomas (González/Barone); Pasacalle (Cosentino/Negro); La uva (Estol); Mi viejo (Vattuone); El Abasto en Google Earth (Solare/Bruno)
